Quote Originally Posted by yohimnbe2 View Post
A beginner asked me the question."Should I replace my Mach 3 with a Straight"----
...I'd think twice about tossing a Mach 3 away for a Straight. UNLESS YOU HAVE TIME FOR ANOTHER HOBBY !!!! A mach 3 is no hobby at all.
That assumes that the only objective is to remove hair from the face.
In that regard you are correct.

But... you are overlooking MANY other reasons that people shave with straight razors.

Consider a straight if you want to:
*Save money
*Have less waste
*Get a more comfortable shave
*Have a connection to the past
*Be self reliant
*Avoid skin irritation
*Etc...

Keep using your Mach III if you don't give a hoot about any of the above and just want the whiskers off your face.